Salim Khan Hospitalized After Suffering Minor Brain Hemorrhage
Veteran screenwriter and father of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, Salim Khan, has been hospitalized following a medical emergency. The 90-year-old cinema legend suffered a minor brain hemorrhage on February 17, 2026, and is currently receiving treatment at Lilavati Hospital in Bandra, Mumbai.
Salman Khan's Hospital Visit and Family Support
Salman Khan was spotted leaving Lilavati Hospital late Wednesday night after checking on his father's condition. The actor, who was wearing a black t-shirt and cap, made a brief visit to assess his father's health status. He did not engage with waiting media personnel during his departure from the medical facility.
According to reports, Salman Khan immediately left his film shoot on Madh Island upon learning about his father's hospitalization. The actor has reportedly put all immediate shooting commitments on hold to be present with his family during this difficult time. He was said to be working on his upcoming film 'Battle of Galwan' when the news reached him.
Medical Condition and Treatment Details
Salim Khan is currently being treated in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Lilavati Hospital. Medical professionals performed a procedure called DSA (Digital Subtraction Angiography) on Wednesday morning, which is a standard intervention following brain hemorrhage cases.
Dr. Jalil Parkar, the physician supervising Salim Khan's treatment, provided an official update on February 18. He stated, "There was minimal brain hemorrhage. A procedure called DSA was done this morning. No surgery was required. He is still on a ventilator. Hopefully, by tomorrow, he will be off the ventilator. Keeping in mind the age, the time of recovery is longer."
The medical team includes doctors from various specialties who are closely monitoring the veteran screenwriter's condition. Given his advanced age of 90 years, medical professionals anticipate that the recovery process will require additional time and careful management.
Family Presence and Ongoing Situation
Family members have been visiting the hospital regularly to support Salim Khan during his treatment. The close-knit Khan family has maintained a presence at the medical facility, with different relatives checking in on the patriarch's progress throughout the day.
The entertainment industry and fans have expressed concern for the respected screenwriter's health. Salim Khan, as one half of the legendary Salim-Javed writing duo, has contributed significantly to Indian cinema with iconic films like 'Sholay,' 'Deewar,' and 'Zanjeer' during his illustrious career spanning decades.
As the situation develops, the family requests privacy while Salim Khan continues his recovery under medical supervision at Lilavati Hospital. Further updates about his health condition are expected to come through official medical channels in the coming days.
